FM Research Cybersecurity Co-op SummerFall 2026 at Factory Mutual Insurance Company

Overview Established nearly two centuries ago FM is a leading mutual insurance company whose capital scientific research capability and engineering expertise are solely dedicated to property risk management and the resilience of its policyholder-owners. These owners who share the belief that the majority of property loss is preventable represent many of the worlds largest organizations including one of every four Fortune 500 companies. They work with FM to better understand the hazards that can impact their business continuity to make cost-effective risk management decisions combining property loss prevention with insurance protection.We are seeking a cybersecurity-focused co-op student to assist in the design deployment and monitoring of a cloud-based Operational Technology (OT) honeypot. This role offers hands-on experience in threat detection network segmentation and cloud integration with potential interaction between virtual and physical lab environments.ResponsibilitiesAssist in the deployment and configuration of a cloud-based OT honeypot (e.g. using AWS Azure or GCP).Support integration between the honeypot and physical lab infrastructure.Configure network segmentation and firewall rules to isolate honeypot traffic.Monitor honeypot activity and analyze captured data for threat intelligence.Document architecture configurations and observed behaviors.Collaborate with team members to simulate OT protocols (e.g. Modbus DNP3) and emulate industrial devices.Apply basic hardening techniques to honeypot systems to simulate realistic environments.Support log forwarding and integration with SIEM platforms (e.g. Splunk ELK).Assist in vulnerability scanning and patching of honeypot components.QualificationsRequired SkillsCurrently enrolled in a degree program in Cybersecurity Computer Science Engineering or a related field.Strong understanding of networking fundamentals: IP addressing VLANs routing TCP/UDP DNS DHCP NAT.Familiarity with virtualization platforms (e.g. VMware Proxmox Hyper-V).Basic experience with cloud platforms (AWS Azure or GCP): VPCs subnets security groups.Exposure to cybersecurity tools: Wireshark tcpdump vulnerability scanners (e.g. Tenable Qualys).Knowledge of Windows and Linux OS environments.Understanding of Active Directory and basic hardening practices.Comfort with CLI tools and scripting (e.g. Bash PowerShell Python).Preferred SkillsExperience with honeypot frameworks (e.g. Conpot T-Pot Cowrie).Familiarity with OT protocols and industrial control systems.Hands-on experience with SIEM tools and log analysis.Knowledge of threat detection and incident response workflows.Experience with secure authentication practices.Experience writing technical reports.FM is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to attracting developing and retaining a diverse workforce. Key Skills Microsoft Office,Public Relations,Google Docs,Data Collection,MailChimp,Microsoft Word,Dermal Fillers,Microsoft Powerpoint,Research Experience,Microsoft Excel,Adobe Photoshop,Writing Skills Employment Type : Temp Experience: years Vacancy: 1